US Bridges

US401 over Carvers Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 50 Mi. N. SR1658 · Structure no. 000000000510256

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US401 over Carvers Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US401 over Carvers Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 98 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS401
CrossesCarvers Creek
Location50 Mi. N. SR1658
RouteU.S. Route 401
Coordinates35.16774, -78.86274
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2022)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US401 over Carvers Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is US401 over Carvers Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US401 over Carvers Creek carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US401 over Carvers Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US401 over Carvers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.